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New York State United Teachers is firing back against Gov Eliot Spitzer’s proposal to allow more charter schools and for tuition tax credit, which they liken to vouchers.

Their theme: ”It’s the principle,” suggesting that more charters and credits open the door to privatization ofÂ public schools. It’s probably a sensible tactic given that the governor wants another 150 charters statewide, and the deductions, which would be up to $1,000 per child, are relatively inexpensive given the size of the state’s education budget.

NYSUT is starting with a $125,000Â media buy including radio and newspaper ads as well as billboards in the Capital Region.Â

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